We finally got the whole team out on Friday June 23 after a rainy, snowy 4 day wait at basecamp. It seemed that if the weather was good in Talkeetna it was bad at basecamp and if it was good at basecamp it was bad in Talkeetna and if it was good at both it…
Lead guide Chris Trullaz reports that the poor weather has prevented the team from flying back to Talkeetna and they are on a “weather hold” at base camp. It sounds like the team is doing a good job passing the time and a bit of experimental cooking (!!) is going on. Fingers crossed for the…
Climb team member, Fred Wilk called in with a Father’s Day dispatch for the June 4 Team from their rest stop at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). Happy Sunday to all the dads listening in! Our crew is resting up at 14K and is reflecting on their extremely strong summit attempt yesterday. Everyone should…
We’re happy to hear an evening update from Mountain Trip lead guide Chris Trullaz and the June 4 team that they are hunkered down at Camp 4 17,200 ft (5242 m) after making a strong attempt at the summit of Denali 20,300 ft (6187 m). The high point of the West Buttress route has been…
Nawal Sfendl called in another post in French, this one from High Camp on the West Buttress! Camp is located at 17,200 feet (5242 m), with stunning views of the ridge the team climbed to get to their airy perch. Our French language skills are limited, but It sounds like the team did well and…
Will called in for the June 4 Team to update us all that everyone is safe and sound at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m). It sounds like the weather has been coming in as the team is holding for a weather window to be able to make their move to High Camp 17,200 ft…
Climber Nawal Sfendla called in the June 4 Team’s daily dispatch entirely in French so tap the audio link below to hear her recording if you’re following her climb or just want to give it a listen! This crew is currently safe and sound at Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m) after what sounds like…
Mountain Trip guide, James Gallant, called in to let us all know that the June 4 Team is continuing to thrive as they make their way along their West Buttress itinerary. They are safe, sound, and basking in the sunshine in a reprieve from the historically stormy weather this season. A stroke of good luck…
Climber Terry called in on behalf of the June 4 Denali expedition team that is currently firing their way up the West Buttress route and has made it to Camp 3 14,200 ft (4328 m), also known as “14 Camp”. Everyone on the team is happy, healthy, and excited to be out of the “weather…
Mountain Trip Apprentice Guide, James Gallant called in last night after the June 4 team enjoyed a “lovely weather day” at Camp 2 11,000 ft (3353 m)! Tap the recording below to hear James’s full update and shoutout to his family back home. Marginal weather can be an advantageous reprieve for climb teams on the…